US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 4.7MI East of Exit 161 · Structure no. 1829785

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,021 by 2010. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesBennett RD
Location4.7MI East of Exit 161
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30578, -81.74497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (1990)
Projected traffic58,021 by 2010
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Bennett RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.